Tarik Badwan has been called "the angriest man to stalk a stage in ages and the owner of the best death stare [sic: in] London.

"[1] He is commonly noted as having a malevolent stage presence: staring, jumping into the crowd, and other confrontational mischief.

[7] Later that year they released a limited edition cassette of only 200 copies containing five covers of songs that have influenced them, including Bad Brains, Warsaw / Joy Division, the Pixies, GG Allin, and the Jesus Lizard's "Seasick".

"Acid King City" was promoted prior to the EP's release and received critical acclaim.

[17] He also told Q Magazine Loom exists because they are dissatisfied with the quality of current indie bands in the British music scene.